Re: Value of Old Cameras

Diogenes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>I would appreciate advice as to our best approach to determine fair
>value of the cameras, find/contact interested parties (collectors?),
>etc. The cameras are located in Kansas City, Kansas.

If you want the easiest way to get fair wholesale prices for the cameras,
I'd check out either KEH Camera at http://www.keh.com/ or B&H Photo at
http://bhphoto.com/ .

If you'd rather exchange your own time and hassles with dealing with the
public, you'll get more money.  Like somebody else said, go to ebay.  Search
on "completed" auctions to get an idea of going prices.  Odds are good that
listing the cameras on ebay will fetch you the highest prices.  You need to
know what you have, and that includes whether they work or not, as well as
guaranteeing buyer satisfaction.  You could always sell "as is", but then if
you really have some gems in pristine condition, you won't get nearly as
much money as if you guarantee their condition.  But that's a risk on your
part.

What I'd do is search ebay to get an idea for how much $$ I might get.  Then
call B&H and KEH and ask for approximate quotes.  They should be able to
give you a rough idea of what they'd offer.  Decide for yourself whether the
difference is worth the personal hassle of selling them yourself.

Alternatively, put out the word among your friends and relatives.  You
should be able to find somebody you know that knows somebody that you can
trust to help you.